WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT:
MONETIZING YOUR BRAND
DISCUSSION GUIDE FOR A WEBINAR FROM THE OFFICE OF THE U.S. SPEAKER PROGRAM
This webinar provides resources for programming for ICS goals involving economic development.
ACCESS TO VIDEO
Video Link
Duration: 128 minutes
Posts: Namibia
Speaker: Meagan Ward
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ABOUT THE WEBINAR
Trying to get established as a career professional or building your own business can be a stressful experience. In this informative talk Meagan Ward will tell you her story and how a positive attitude, hard work and the ability to recognize opportunities will open doors and lead to success.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Meagan Ward is an advocate of Women’s Empowerment and a motivational speaker for aspiring professionals and entrepreneurs. She is the owner and founder of Creatively Flawless, a marketing firm for women seeking to rebrand and promote themselves and their businesses.
RESOURCES
Women’s Empowerment Resources for American Spaces
Share America Stories
- These Women Entrepreneurs spotted a need – and met it!
- Here’s one way women owned startups find financing.
Share America Stories
Branding – Is a name, term, design, or symbol that distinguishes one seller’s product or service from others.
Marketing – The action or business of promoting products or services, including research and advertising.
Freelancer – A person who is self-employed and offers their skills and expertise on a short-term basis.
Personable – The ability to easily connect with others in a pleasant manner.
Emotional Intelligence – The ability to interact with empathy and self- awareness.
Successful women should…
- Follow your curiosity. Every woman’s path to success is different.
- Don’t be afraid to fail, everybody does at times. Always strive to achieve more – and don’t settle.
- Build a network of contacts – and use it.
- Make sure you grab onto opportunities that are presented to you.
Discussion Questions
- Seeing that her mother sacrificed so much for her, Meagan Ward felt she had to be successful to justify her mother’s efforts.
- Why is motivation important? What motivates you?
- Meagan appears to be a personable person with a high degree of emotional intelligence. Do you think these characteristics are important to becoming successful in your career?
- What risks or sacrifices did Meagan make to follow her idea? Did she have any support?
- What impressions did you get from Meagan Ward’s talk? Do you think her suggestions apply to women in different countries?
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Updated April 2023
